Germany, 1945: The 25-year-old Ellen is active in the resistance movement against the Nazis. When she meets Robert, a charismatic English secret agent, the two begin to have an affair. Ellen is ordered to spy on the German naval officer Hans. He is scheduled to serve as Chief Officer aboard the submarine U 864, which has been given a secret mission. Against her will, Ellen falls for Hans. Although he is engaged to another woman, Hans is strongly attracted to her as well. Eventually, Ellen succeeds in delivering critical information the submarines precise route to Japan. The English had suspected that Hitler planned to deliver his ominous wonder weapon to the weakened Japanese. The U 864 leaves its port. Because the war has been going badly for the Germans, the mood onboard is grim.

Directed by: Thorsten Näter
Written by: Thorsten Näter & Annette Hess
Release date: 2011-10-17
Runtime: 110 minutes
Cast:
Yvonne Catterfeld Yvonne Catterfeld
Elisabeth „Ellen“ Ludwig 
Stephan Luca Stephan Luca
Robert Elbing 
Maximilian von Pufendorf Maximilian von Pufendorf
Hans Mertens 
Rosemarie Fendel Rosemarie Fendel
Elisabeth „Ellen“ Lenz 
Marie Zielcke Marie Zielcke
Kati Krüger 
Katrin Pollitt Katrin Pollitt
Frieda 
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Also known as:
  • The Last Hope: U-Boat 864
  • Al límite de la esperanza
  • Idylle en eaux troubles